The Hillarys property manager landlords actually recommend.
Boutique, award-winning property management for Hillarys investment properties. Founder-led. Fully transparent. No lock-in contracts.
Managing investment properties in one of Perth's most desirable suburbs
Hillarys is a premium coastal suburb in Perth's northern corridor, known for Hillarys Boat Harbour, the beach, strong schools and consistent rental demand. For landlords, it is one of the more forgiving markets in Perth. But forgiving does not mean effortless. The right management still makes a material difference to your returns.
Strong rental demand
Families and professionals consistently seek Hillarys rentals for the lifestyle, proximity to the coast and quality school catchments. Vacancy rates here are low.
Premium property values
Higher-value properties mean the financial risk of a compliance failure, poor tenant selection or missed rent review is proportionally larger. Getting it right matters more here.
Coastal wear and maintenance
Properties near the water require more proactive maintenance oversight. Salt air and coastal conditions mean issues can escalate fast if not caught early.
Active rental market
Hillarys rents have moved significantly since 2021. Proactive rent reviews timed correctly under WA's 12-month rule are essential to keep pace with the market.
What Perth landlords get wrong about switching
You have to wait until the lease ends to switch property managers.
You can switch at any time during a tenancy. The tenant does not sign anything new.
Switching will disrupt your tenant and damage the relationship.
Tenants are notified by letter. There is no disruption. Many tenants prefer the change.
It takes months and involves mountains of paperwork.
Most transitions complete in 2 to 4 weeks. We handle the paperwork and the handover.
The frustrations most landlords already know
These are not isolated complaints. They are the predictable result of an agency model built around volume, not service. If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone.
You cannot reach anyone
Calls to voicemail, emails sitting for days. When something happens at your Hillarys property, you are left waiting and wondering.
A different person every time
High turnover at large agencies means re-introducing yourself on every call. No one knows your property. Everything starts again.
Maintenance that disappears
A request goes in. Nothing happens. For coastal properties especially, a small issue left unresolved quickly becomes an expensive one.
Rent that has not moved in years
Perth rents have shifted significantly. Landlords with managers who never proactively review are leaving real money on the table every year.
Surprise charges on statements
EOFY fees, title search charges, admin levies. Common at traditional agencies. Often buried in statements without prior explanation.
Feeling like the tenant's manager
The sense that your agency sides with the tenant over you. One of the most consistent reasons Perth landlords change agencies.
Built to fix every one of those problems
Not promises. Specific operational commitments you can hold us to from day one.
You always know your manager
Direct access to Daria and the team. No rotating juniors. No re-introducing yourself. Continuity from day one.
Proactive communication
Inspection reports, rent review assessments and maintenance updates communicated before you need to ask.
Proactive rent reviews
Every review starts before the 12-month window closes. Based on current REIWA data. Missing the window does not happen here.
Experienced manager at every inspection
Every PCR, routine inspection and final bond inspection done by an experienced manager. Included at no charge.
Maintenance tracked through Tapi
Every request logged, tracked and followed through. Vetted contractors. Clear timelines. Visible in your portal at all times.
Transparent fees. Nothing hidden.
7% plus GST. No PCR fees, no EOFY charges, no admin levies, no surprises. Every charge explained before you sign anything.
Local Property Partners vs a traditional agency
An honest side-by-side of what switching typically looks like for Perth landlords who come to us.
| What matters | Typical Perth agency | Local Property Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Your point of contact | Rotating, often a junior | Daria Tedling, directly. Named and consistent. |
| Management fee | 7 to 10% plus extras | 7% plus GST, all inclusive |
| PCR and bond inspection | Charged separately | Included at no charge |
| Rent disbursement | End of month batch | Same-day disbursement |
| Rent reviews | Reactive or never | Proactive, REIWA-based |
| Owner visibility | Periodic statements only | Live portal, real-time access |
| Tenant availability | Business hours only | 24/7 concierge |
| Lock-in contracts | Often required | No lock-in, ever |
How to switch property managers in Hillarys step by step
Here is exactly what happens when you switch to Local Property Partners. We handle every part of the process. You forward one letter and we do the rest.
We review your current arrangement
We look at your existing management agreement, your fee structure and what you are getting for it. An honest comparison, no pressure.
You sign with us and forward one letter
We prepare the notice of termination for your current agency. You review it and forward it on. That is the full extent of your administrative involvement. There is no requirement to wait until the lease ends.
We handle the entire transition
We liaise directly with the outgoing agency to collect all keys, documents and records. Your tenant receives a professional notification letter and simply updates their payment details.
Proactive management begins immediately
From the moment the transition completes, you have a named manager, live portal access and the knowledge that your Hillarys property is being managed properly. The difference is usually noticeable within the first week.
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Why Hillarys landlords trust Local Property Partners
REIWA 2025 Residential PM of the Year
Assessed across the full WA property management industryREIA 2026 National Finalist
Representing WA at nationals, Melbourne May 2026No lock-in contracts
Stay because the service is excellent, not because you have toFully licensed in WA
All statutory requirements for PM and trust accounting metQuestions Hillarys landlords always ask us
Local Property Partners charges 7% plus GST for property management in Hillarys. There are no additional charges for property condition reports, final bond inspections or EOFY statements. No hidden fees, no admin charges, no title search surcharges. See our complete fee schedule here.
Hillarys is one of Perth's most consistently strong rental markets. Demand from families and professionals is high, driven by proximity to Hillarys Boat Harbour, Westfield Whitford City, quality schools and the beach. Vacancy rates are low and rents have moved significantly since 2021. Proactive rent reviews timed correctly under WA's 12-month restriction are essential to keep pace.
Significantly easier than most landlords expect. We prepare the termination notice for you, liaise with the outgoing agent, collect all keys and documentation, and manage the entire transition. There is no disruption to your tenant. The only thing you need to do is forward one letter.
Yes. Local Property Partners manages investment properties across Hillarys and the greater northern suburbs including Padbury, Kingsley, Duncraig, Sorrento, Ocean Reef, Currambine, Joondalup, Heathridge and surrounding areas. If your suburb is not listed, get in touch as we almost certainly manage there.
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (WA) introduced significant changes: rent increases limited to once per 12 months with 60 days written notice on the correct form; rent bidding prohibited; tenants have the right to request a pet with no response within 14 days meaning automatic consent; and new bond release procedures. A good property manager handles all of this for you.
No lock-in contracts. That is a deliberate choice. A standard notice period applies under WA management agreements, but there is no exit fee and no attempt to make leaving difficult. The service should earn your confidence through performance, not hold you through contractual obligation.
Property management across Hillarys and surrounds
We manage investment properties across greater Perth's northern suburbs. Hillarys landlords often have us managing nearby properties too.
Start with a free, no-obligation appraisal
No lock-in. No obligation. An honest look at what your Hillarys property is worth, what we charge and whether we are the right fit.
Call or text Daria: 0422 238 434